Telemetry Technician

About This Role

Continuously monitor and respond to EKG alarms, verifying basic and lethal rhythm identifications. This role involves completing EKG interpretations and ensuring their validation by a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Continuously watch and ensure appropriate and timely responses to alarms
• Verify correct identification of basic rhythms, lethal rhythms and artifact
• Maintain EKG monitor alarms and respond to all alarms as needed
• Continuously observe all monitors assigned and respond to alarms promptly and appropriately
• Complete EKG interpretations including: rate, regularity, PRI, QRS, QTI, QTc, ST segment, wave form alterations, and rhythm interpretation
• Ensure strip interpretations are validated by RN

Requirements

• Must complete and pass EKG class for Monitor Techs and required competencies on education platform within 30 days of start date in position
• Pass other tests/competencies as required by Select Medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• Background as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic
• RN nursing student with EKG training

Benefits